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One of the city of Greenville, S.C.’s most controversial moves involved buying lots behind the Reedy River for mixed-use developments. Photo courtesy of Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2011
TOP STORY, SEPT.: Greenville outlines its success story

Sarasota hosted the economic development director of Greenville, S.C., to hear how the city revitalized its downtown core since the 1970s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I want to do it as an adult," Hannah Beatt says."Working on Broadway is my dream. That’d be a huge accomplishment."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 4, 2012
Marching to the Beatt

Charasmatic 12-year-old Hannah Beatt will play Annie in The Players' production of 'Annie.'

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Building Official Wayne Thorne sent a letter to affected Colony Beach & Tennis Resort officials Sept. 12, informing them that ProNet Group Inc., a firm hired by Citizens Property Insurance to inspect the building, discovered major concerns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 19, 2012
Engineer labels mid-rise 'unsafe'

After an engineering firm discovered corroded beams at the Colony, the PZ&B Department posted warning signs at mid-rise hotel tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sylint Group Inc. President John Jorgensen, right, said it was difficult to determine exactly what city emails were deleted.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 4, 2012
City moves past investigation's wake

A final report is still forthcoming, but the city manager says the focus will now turn to trying to move the city ahead and tackling key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashley and Tim Gruters announce their big news. Jolanta Bremer of I AM ART Couture Photography.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Babies on board!; Big band kick-off; SMOA: A swan song; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 7, 2013
14 dining spots for Valentine’s Day

14 dining spots for Valentine’s Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2013
Ranch district may limit access

Some supervisors on Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 hope to make the Balmoral Woods Boulevard transponder-only access.

  • East County
  • News
Joanna Davis Photography
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
OCCASIONS: Just Married - Phil Brooks & Lisa Intagliata

Lisa Intagliata and Phil Brooks were married Saturday, Feb. 16, in Fort Lauderdale after an eight-month engagement.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 16416 Baycross Dr., in the Lake Club was the third highest priced home sale in Lakewood Ranch history.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 18, 2020
Realtors predict brisk luxury market in Lakewood Ranch

A $3.69 million Lake Club home becomes the second-highest resale home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
AltMed MUV Director of Corporate Affairs Todd Beckwith discusses the new store in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2020
New joint in Bradenton signifies how our society adapts to change

AltMed MUV comes to Bradenton to fill a market need for medical cannabis.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Flutist Claire Chase performed for a small audience.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 3, 2020
Van Wezel Foundation and Hermitage Artist Retreat partner for Unscripted series

The partnership’s first online production was held July 30.

  • Arts + Culture
Kelly McWilliams welcomes families to Alta Vista Elementary School.  Harry Sayer
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 10, 2020
Sarasota teachers adjust to concurrent learning

Most teachers now have to cater to half their students on campus and another half online.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A picture of the water main break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 15, 2020
Longboat Key estimates 11 million gallons spilled in June's sewage break

The estimation is lower than what the town of Longboat Key initially reported to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 29, 2018
Longboat hopes to boost cell service with public-private connection

Cell phone service on Longboat Key has not been great over the years, so the town is working to partner with tech companies to make it better.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Observer softball team tried its best, and that's all you can really ask of us.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2018
Lessons from a winless recreational softball season

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Golden
  • By Observer staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 5: James Golden

James Golden challenges incumbent John Colon.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Daniel
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Jim Daniel

Three candidates challenge incumbent Scott Hopes

  • East County
  • News
Diamond and Crystal Ball co-chairwomen Jan Doench and Ronni Sachs loved planning their "Secret Garden" themed event for the University Park Women's Club. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
Club news: Secret garden fundraising blooms in University Park

Lakewood Ranch women fundraise with broadway show

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 22, 2020
Media make it far worse

The daily death scores in the media and politicians’ decrees fueled people’s fears. How do we bring back trust and sanity?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Manatee County 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Lon Arend hears from attorneys in the Lake Lincoln dispute Feb. 9, 2018.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
Manatee County faces another Tara lawsuit

Lake Lincoln attorney says lawsuit would cover damages related to land use restrictions.

  • East County
  • News
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